Article
Intrafamilial Transmission of Parechovirus A and Enteroviruses in Neonates and Young Infants.
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society - 27 Dec 2019
Izumita Ryohei, Deuchi Kazuki, Aizawa Yuta, Habuka Rie, Watanabe Kanako, Otsuka Taketo, Saitoh Akihiko
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Parechovirus A (PeV-A) is an important cause of sepsis and meningoencephalitis in neonates and young infants. Thus, identifying the source of PeV-A is essential for prevention; however, little is known regarding the spread of PeV-A among family members of PeV-A-infected neonates and young infants. METHODS: In this prospective study, we evaluated stool samples from family members of PeV-A-infected...
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